Gemalto launches digital authentication technology targeted at e-government

Gemalto, the digital security provider, has announced Coesys mGov, a mobile digital authentication solution that enables governments and public authorities to enhance their trusted digital schemes, and deploy a national Mobile ID scheme complementary to identity programmes. 

Coesys mGov enables citizens to use their phones as an authentication and signature tool with an environment they can trust, opening the door to eGov services such as social and health provision, local public services and e-voting with b​oth security and privacy.

When used in conjunction with Gemalto's LinqUs Mobile ID, Coesys mGov supports the creation of derived secure credentials in the SIM card itself, or inside any other secure element available in the mobile phone, or in the cloud.

"The convergence of NFC-enabled mobile devices and the surge of new national eID schemes open up a completely new era for innovative, citizen-centric services," said Frédéric Trojani, Executive Vice President for Government Programs at Gemalto. "This ultra-convenient solution pairs the security and trust of national eID cards with all the ease of use of a cell phone, a winning combination that is key to a rapid uptake by citizens." ​